James Alan Darr, Sr., 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his home in Front Royal, Virginia, surrounded by his loving family.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Chaplain Roger Vorous and Sammy Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Alan was born March 20, 1946 in Front Royal, Virginia, son of the late Marvin Edward and Gertrude Cook Darr.
He was owner and operator of Big A Drywall Company, working alongside his son, Michael Darr, who preceded him in death. He was also founder and coach of Darr’s Drywall softball team, which later became Front Royal Athletics.
Surviving are his loving and devoted wife, Patricia A. “Patty” Darr; two sons, James Alan Darr, Jr. and wife Stephanie of Winchester and Tommy Lawson and companion Nikki Reil of Front Royal; one daughter, Debbie Creighton and husband David of Gaithersburg, Maryland; two brothers, Larry Darr of Front Royal and Terry Darr of Winchester; one sister, Donna Riley and husband Jack Clipper of Strasburg; eight grandchildren, Tayler Lippold, Tyler Darr, Kimberly Levy, Joshua Creighton, Bailey Lawson, Jessica Mautone, Meghan Mautone and Ally Mautone; seven great-grandchildren, Aubrey Darr, Parker Lippold, Nathaniel Levy, Elizabeth Levy, Rhylen Beckwith, and Atlas and Abraham Cockerham. He is also survived by his beloved pets, dogs Macy and Brody and cat Gracie, all whom he dearly loved.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael Darr; and a daughter, Barbie Darr Collins.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Boyd, Dwayne Day, Tommy Shell, Sammy North, Jeff Kerns and Chuck Renner.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 12 from 12-2 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Warren County, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
Alan was one of the kindest souls we’ve had the pleasure of knowing. May he rest in peace!
So sorry for the families loss , its been so tough for all . Alan was a good man and a great father and husband . I am sending prayers to all
My heart goes out to the Alan Darr family. I grew up in old Riverton and my father worked at Riverton Lime and Stone. I remember Alan and the Darr boys playing Soft Ball with my Father. Alan was a good man and alway spoke when we saw each other. You folks are in my prayers.
Sorry for your loss.Alan was a great person .I will miss him coming to get his gas and waving .He was also my softball coach back in the day .Prayers for Blessings for all.
So sorry for your loss Alan was a great guy, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed dearly. Thinking of the family.
So sorry for your loss, Patty and Junior. Your families are in our thoughts during this sorrowful time.
Patty and Junior
Uncle Alan was such a kind and caring person. He will be truly missed always. Patty, Junior and family you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.